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ENB Region 4 Completed Applications 09/11/2013

Albany County

Applicant:

Facility:

Application ID:

4-0126-00123/00004

Permit(s) Applied for:

Section 401 - Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification

Project is Located:

Colonie, Albany County

Project Description:

Construction of a multi-use residential development on an approximately 11.62 acre property located at 1360 Loudon Road (US Route 9). The proposed development includes seven (7) multi-unit condominium buildings with 92 units; one (1) apartment building with 30 units; one (1) retail/office building (10,000 sq. ft.) and one (1) clubhouse. The project will require the extension of the sanitary sewer and potable water utilities to the site which are found along US Route 9. The development project will permanently impact approximately 0.41 acres of federally regulated wetlands. As mitigation for the proposed wetland impacts, approximately 0.34 acres of wetlands will be created and 0.48 acres of wetlands will be enhanced.

Availability of Application Documents:

Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.

State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination:

Project is a Type I action and will not have a significant effect on the environment. A coordinated review with other agencies was performed and a Negative Declaration is on file.

SEQR Lead Agency: Colonie Town Planning Board

State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:

A cultural resources survey has been completed. Based on information provided in the survey report, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has determined that the proposed activity will have no impact on registered or eligible archaeological sites or historic structures. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required.

Coastal Management:

This project is not located in a Coastal Management area and is not subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.

Opportunity for Public Comment:

Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Sep 26, 2013.

Facility:

Application ID:

Permit(s) Applied for:

Project is Located:

In Multiple Towns in Rensselaer County

Project Description:

Niagara Mohawk Power Corp (d/b/a National Gid) proposes construction of a new 230 kV and 115 kV station with associated transmission line loops off Eastover Road on approximately 89 acres of private land in the Towns of Schaghticoke and Brunswick, Rensselaer County. The project purpose is to reinforce the existing northeast transmission system to support new and future load growth requirements.

Availability of Application Documents:

Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.

State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination:

Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed.

SEQR Lead Agency: None Designated

State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:

Cultural resource lists and map have been checked. No registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures were identified at the project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required.

Coastal Management:

This project is not located in a Coastal Management area and is not subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.

Opportunity for Public Comment:

Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than September 27, 2013.

Schenectady County

Applicant:

Facility:

Application ID:

4-4228-00076/00119

Permit(s) Applied for:

Article 19 Air State Facility

Project is Located:

Rotterdam, Schenectady County

Project Description:

The Department has made a tentative determination to issue a permit to Von Roll USA Inc. for the proposed installation and operation of four new vertical storage tanks with design capacities less than 10,000 gallons that will store vinyl toluene, xylene, synasol, and Methyl Ethyl Ketone, which will be used in the Building RV33 resin manufacturing processes. Each storage tank will be equipped with a conservation vent in accordance with 6 NYCRR Part 229.3(e)(v). Each storage tank will be operated with a nitrogen blanket with exception to the vinyl toluene tank. Persons wishing to inspect the subject files, including the application with all relevant supporting documentation, the draft permit,and all other materials available to the DEC that are relevant to this permitting decision should contact the DEC representative listed below. The Draft Permit and Permit Review Report may be viewed and printed from the Department website at: http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/32249.html.

Availability of Application Documents:

Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.

State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination:

Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was performed.

SEQR Lead Agency: Rotterdam Town Planning Board

State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:

Cultural resource lists and map have been checked. No registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures were identified at the project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required.

Coastal Management:

This project is not located in a Coastal Management area and is not subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.

Opportunity for Public Comment:

Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Oct 11, 2013.